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Frankincense oilย has a rich historical significance

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In ancient Egypt, Frankincense was used in religious ceremonies, embalming practices, and as a perfume. The Greeks and Romans also highly valued Frankincense, using it in their religious rituals and as a key ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. Additionally, Frankincense played a prominent role in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, where it was believed to promoteย overall well-beingย and balance the body’s energy. These cultural uses highlight the enduring reverence for Frankincense oil throughout history and its integral role inย natural healingย – and also why it’s so highly coveted today.

Here are some uses:

1. Arthritis & Pain Reliever

Frankincense oil contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds, such as the terpene boswellic acid, which can help reduce inflammation in the body. It has been traditionally used to alleviate symptoms of conditions like arthritis, joint pain, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Scientific studies have been conducted that show that frankincense led to reduced cartilage loss, less joint inflammation and relieved symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Skin Health & Anti-Aging

Frankincense oil can help reduce the appearance of scars, fine lines, and is widely regarding amongst anti-aging circles for its ability to diminish wrinkles. Additionally, it has antiseptic qualities that can support healthy skin and may be used to address skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and dryness. Frankincense oil is also a powerful astringent, meaning it helps protect skin cells. It can be used to help reduce acne blemishes, mask the appearance of large pores, prevent wrinkles, and it even helps lift and tighten skin to naturally slow signs of aging.

3. Respiratory Support

Inhalation of frankincense oil vapor or using it in a diffuser can provide respiratory benefits. Frankincense oil has expectorant properties, which means it can help loosen and expel mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tract. This can ease congestion, relieve coughs, and promote clearer breathing. Its antimicrobial properties also help combat infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

4. Stress And Anxiety Relief

The calming and grounding properties of frankincense oil make it an effective natural remedy for reducing stress and anxiety. Its aroma promotes relaxation, deep breathing, and a sense of tranquility, making it a popular choice for aromatherapy and meditation practices. One study identified that frankincense oil showed to reduce stress and anxiety-related behavior in rats, showing promise of its effectiveness on humans.

5. Sleep Aid

Frankincense oil’s calming effects extend to improving sleep quality. It can help soothe the mind, promote relaxation, and create an environment conducive to restful sleep. Diffusing frankincense oil in the bedroom or applying it topically before bedtime may aid in achieving a more peaceful night’s sleep. Many people who battle insomnia have found Frankincense to be a useful tool to sleep longer and harder through the night.

Regular Physical Activity Helps to Prevent Cancer

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You already know that regular physical activity helps to control weight, maintain healthy blood sugar, elevate mood and strengthen the immune system. But, there wasnโ€™t much research directly linking exercise with cancer prevention – until a landmark study in 2016.

An eye-opening study at JAMA showed that exercise can decrease the risk of various types of cancer by 20%!

You don’t have to be an elite athlete or marathon runner to benefit. Scientists concluded that we should get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of โ€œvigorousโ€ activity every week.

In other words, a half-hour stroll, five days a week, could produce cancer- preventive benefits. And research suggests the benefits could be even better than we realize!

Getting and staying active is a powerful tool in your arsenal of weapons against cancer. Make exercise as enjoyable as possible, be consistent and you will enjoy the lifelong benefits!

ECOSENSE CLEANING HACK!

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Use Tub & Tile to remove stubborn, old, set-in underarm stains.
Simply spray Tub & Tile directly on the stains, let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, and wash as normal.

How to Increase Protein in Your Diet

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More and more research continually comes out suggesting that we should consume almost twice as much protein as we were told to do in the past. Today, many health experts recommend that we all shoot for 100 grams of protein each day. Doing so is crucial to help maintain and build muscle mass, but also it’s a great way to lose or maintain a healthy weight.
So how to we revise our day to make sure we can increase our protein intake?

Here are some tips:

  • Eat your protein first. Eating protein first a meal can prevent your blood sugar from rising too high after a meal.
  • Snack on cheese. Choose a lower fat one like mozzarella, parmesan, gouda or a low-fat stringed cheese.
  • Replace cereal with eggs or oatmeal. Both offer more protein than cereal.
  • Choose Greek Yogurt . Many Greek yogurts and top with almonds as a bonus.
  • Have a protein shake for breakfast, lunch or as a snack. A protein shake with milk can add 30 grams easily!
  • Add cottage cheese to your menu. One cup can contain as much as 23 grams of protein.
  • Munch on edamame. You can buy it frozen or get it in the salad bar at Whole Foods 

Increasing your protein can be super simple. It just takes a little bit of planning!

It’s about Perspective

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Your journey is not always going to be smooth. There will be times that youโ€™ll be challenged. You will come across obstacles that perhaps are a little more of a struggle than a previous one. With each one take the time that you need to learn the lesson in order to grow and move forward. Sometimes itโ€™s is a lot smaller than we perceive it to be. Donโ€™t look so hard for the lesson take a step back and analyze what lies ahead of you. Take a look at it from a different perspective. You just might find the lesson to be learned is a lot simpler than what you realized.

This is all it takesโ€ฆ

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Yes, this is all it takes for a load of laundry.
I know, it’s pretty impressive.
Itโ€™s a good thing because I have about a thousand more loads today after being gone for a two week road trip.

Did you know most liquid laundry detergents are full of water? Check your ingredients! Not only will you be unable to pronounce most of them but WATER is usually the first one! Thatโ€™s just another reason I love this concentrateโ€”I donโ€™t have to pay for the water I already pay for! It’s super affordable for a container that can clean 96-loads, plus the compact size makes it easy to lift and carry. I ordered my detergent today and it will be here in two days! Amazon prime doesnโ€™t hold a candle to this deal.

What makes it special for me is that it contains:
โ€ข No Chlorine Bleach
โ€ข No Formaldehyde or Carcinogens
โ€ข No Phthalates
โ€ข Biodegradable
โ€ข No Harsh chemicals
โ€ข No Fillers

It is so much safer for me, safer for my family and better for us all because itโ€™s all made right here in the USA.

I love coming home

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โ€ฆto see my Wellness box waiting on my doorstep!

This shipment includes Sol-U-Guard Botanical wipes (similar to chlorox wipes but non-toxic) to kill germs on my work desk, Simply Fit snack bars for a quick snack, Vitamin Essential pack of vitamins, Luminex to help stress/anxiety, Florify probiotic for improving gut health, and Unforgettables for supporting optimal brain health.

This is all great stuff!

Why consider switching stores?

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This one goes out to all the mamas, baby mamas, and grandmamas.

Did you know that it only takes 26 seconds for the cleaning CHEMICALS in your floor to enter your childโ€™s bloodstream through their feet? WW! Let that sink in.

It may be time to consider switching storesโ€” if not for you, for your little ones.

I am so glad I found plant-based cleaners for our home at The Wellness Store. Our heath improved and I’ve never looked back!

Do you call it a Snake Plant Or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue?

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Growoing up, we always had one of these plants in our house. One had been in the family for generations. We called it the Snake Plantโ€”it was great, it didn’t need much in the way of care, but it was a steady grower. Some people told us they called it the “Bedroom plant” as they kept it in the bedroom as an air purifier. Today, I have a large one in my living room and many larger ones out along my fence in the backyard, and they are spreading. Now I found out the “old wives tales” about purifying the air are true!

NASA has classified Sansevieria, now called Dracaena, as an air purifier due to its ability to remove toxic compounds such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.

This plant uses the acid metabolism of the Crassulaceae to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, enabling it to resist drought.

The microscopic pores on its leaves, called stomata, open only at night to limit water loss through transpiration in the heat of the sun. Unlike other plants, Sansevieria produces oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide at night, making it an excellent indoor air purifier while we sleep.

I may just move one into my bedroom now!

Baby detergent

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Draft baby detergent, is’s good, right? Well, not necessarily. Many of you probably use a different detergent for your babyโ€™s clothes, and you probably assume this detergent is a special formulation. This is very rarely the case

Any laundry detergent you use will leave a residue on clothing and linens, which is then inhaled and absorbed (via skin) by the people who come in contact with itโ€ฆand most conventional detergents, be they marketed for baby clothes or grownup clothes, contain some combination of the following:

โ€ข synthetic detergents, which are often made of petrochemicals;

โ€ข phenols (established endocrine disruptors, of which BPA is the most notorious);

โ€ข fragrance, which often contains phthalates;

โ€ข optical brighteners, which are often made from benzene, a definite carcinogen;

โ€ข bleach, which contains chlorine (an environmental toxinโ€“and possibly a carcinogen and endocrine disruptor);

โ€ข phosphates, which break down minerals and render detergent more effective, at the cost of harmful environmental ramifications.

Another one of the many reasons I switched stores.
The link below lists Dreft Baby Detergent ingredient by ingredient and shows the various ingredients and toxins it contains.ย 

https://stage.dreft.com/en-us/detergent-ingredients

When we know better, we do better. Safer for your home.ย